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Apurva Patel

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Cybersecurity Analyst | SOC Analyst | SIEM (Splunk, Wazuh) | Incident Response | Threat Detection | IAM (Active Directory, Okta)

United States
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I'm an IT professional with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, specializing in Cybersecurity, and hands-on experience in technical support, troubleshooting, system administration, and IT operations.

Currently working as a Lead Technical Support Specialist, I have experience resolving complex technical issues, supporting users, improving workflows, and collaborating across teams to deliver effective solutions.

My technical background includes Windows and Linux environments, networking, cybersecurity, scripting, automation, and software development. I'm passionate about problem-solving, learning new technologies, and finding innovative ways to improve systems and processes.

I'm looking to continue growing professionally and contribute my technical expertise, analytical thinking, and leadership skills to an organization that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

EnrollHere, Inc. logoEI
Current

Technical Support Analyst

May 2026 - Present (5 months)

Technical Support Lead handling Tier 2–3 escalations across platform workflows, integrations, and account configurations. Provide fast, clear, and empathetic support via Intercom while ensuring SLA adherence and high-quality responses.

Lead troubleshooting efforts using browser dev tools and logs, document bugs for Engineering, and collaborate with Product/QA on issue resolution. Support onboard

Vanguard logoVA

IT Support Analyst (Security-Focused Role)

Mar 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 3 months)

• Investigated SIEM alerts, suspicious login activity, and account anomalies using Active Directory and endpoint logs to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs)
• Conducted credentialed Nessus scans to identify critical vulnerabilities and prioritized remediation based on CVSS scores
• Conducted access control audits in Active Directory and OKTA, identifying and remediating misconfigurations alig

BAE Systems logoBS

Desktop Analyst

May 2021 - May 2022 (1 year)

• Provided technical support for 100+ users, troubleshooting system, network, and access-related issues
• Diagnosed and escalated complex incidents, ensuring 99%+ system uptime
• Resolved Smartcard authentication and account access issues in compliance with DoD security standards
• Troubleshot Active Directory and Group Policy issues to restore user access and reduce downtime
• Investigated an

FC

Technology Support Specialist

Frontier Communications

Aug 2020 - Apr 2021 (8 months)

• Resolved 30+ daily customer issues related to network connectivity, email, and system access
• Diagnosed and reduced escalations by identifying root causes of recurring network issues
• Escalated high-priority outages to appropriate teams, reducing downtime and improving response time
• Maintained accurate documentation of incidents and resolutions within ticketing systems

QI

Front Desk Associate

Oct 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year)

• Delivered friendly, personalized customer service to ensure a positive guest experience and high satisfaction ratings.
 • Performed and maintained accurate night shift audits, reconciling transactions and generating daily financial reports.
 • Managed guest reservations using choiceADVANTAGE PMS, efficiently assigning rooms, issuing room keys, and processing payments.
 • Processed guest reservat

AB

Operations Assistant

Agni Sports Bar

Jun 2014 - Jan 2018 (3 years 7 months)

**Family-Owned Retail Business**


• Hired, trained, and supervised new employees, ensuring they were well-equipped to provide exceptional customer service and operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
 • Managed daily operations, including inventory control, cash handling, and shift scheduling, to maintain smooth business operations and meet customer demand.
 • Monitored and maintained in

FS

Support & Operations Lead

Food Fare Convenience Store

Aug 2008 - Jan 2018 (9 years 5 months)

• Provided technical support for POS systems, CCTV surveillance, and internet connectivity, ensuring 99% uptime and resolving outages swiftly — mirroring production-level support and incident resolution.
• Diagnosed and resolved network and system issues, reducing transaction errors by 25%, showcasing analytical and troubleshooting skills applicable to ATM or infrastructure support.
• Delivered

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

CC

Central Piedmont Community College

Bachelor of Computer Science

UC

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Bachelor of Computer Science, Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare

CO

Coursera

Security Operations Center (SOC)

Jul 2023

UC

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science

2020 - 2022

Related Coursework:
- Web-based application design and development, using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.
- Intro to Computer Science 1 and 2 using Java
- Intro to Operating Systems and Networking, using C++ and AWS cloud9
- Intro to Information security and privacy
- Programming and Penetration Testing
- IT infrastructure and Security, using Kibana, Log analysis, pandas, and MITRE ATT&CK metho

CC

Central Piedmont Community College

Associate's degree, Computer Science

2018 - 2020

Graduated in July 2020

HS

Havelock High School

High School Diploma

2009 - 2012

TR

TryHackMe

Pre Security Certificate

Jan 2025

CO

Coursera

Threat Response

Sep 2023

CO

Coursera

Endpoints and Systems

Aug 2023

TC

TestOut Corporation

TestOut Security Pro Certification

Apr 2022

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